Pastoral Care, Safeguarding & Wellbeing in Schools

A workshop to help you to develop a comprehensive understanding of the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social changes that impact student wellbeing. You will learn strategies for meaningful engagement with students, using empathy, active listening, and culturally sensitive approaches to build trust and skills to develop a level of care and responsiveness that meets the needs of students.

A series of workshops to help you gain a comprehensive understanding of what anxiety is, its biological and psychological underpinnings, and how it manifests in our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. The workshop will help you to distinguish between normal stress or situational anxiety and more pervasive, clinical forms of anxiety that require professional intervention.

Finally, you will develop and apply practical strategies to create a supportive classroom environment, including adjustments to teaching methods, routines, and communication styles to reduce anxiety triggers.

A workshop to help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social changes that occur during adolescence and their impact on student wellbeing. You will be able to recognise early warning signs of mental health challenges, and how to respond effectively to support students.

A series of workshops to help you to understand what transition is and how it can impact mental health and wellbeing. You will understand factors affecting transition, including turbulent moves.

Time will be given to explore the many different Ages and Stages of Transition, the Transition Cycle and the Adjustment curve. We will explore a range of transition phases including moving to senior school, moving into and out of schools, moving to university (home and overseas). Finally, you will be able to equip students with a working model, practical advice and skills to foster successful transitions.

A series of CPD workshops to develop a clear plan for establishing a school counselling department, including defining its vision, setting objectives, and aligning it with the school’s overall mission and goals.

Understanding of the role of counselling in schools. You will be able to create clear policies, procedures, and role definitions that support the smooth operation of the counselling department, ensuring ethical standards, confidentiality, and effective collaboration with staff, students, and parents. You will learn how to collaborate with teachers, parents, and school leadership to create a positive school culture that prioritises student well-being and integrates counselling services seamlessly into the school ecosystem.

This highly interactive workshop will showcase a range of interventions suitable for counselling young people in schools. Drawing on theory, and using creative techniques when relevant, you will have an opportunity to practice techniques and share some that you use within your own practice. The aim is to build a comprehensive toolkit that will enhance practice.

A series of workshops to help you gain insight into the foundational principles of therapeutic coaching, exploring how it combines coaching techniques with therapeutic approaches to support student growth, resilience, and self-efficacy. You will learn strategies to help students identify their goals, overcome challenges, and build personal and academic confidence. You will be introduced to an integrated counselling and therapeutic coaching model, and a range of adapted and customised interventions, to manage stress, develop problem-solving skills, and achieve potential.

A workshop to help you to develop practical strategies for managing stress, maintaining emotional resilience, and navigating the challenges of the teaching profession effectively. You will learn techniques to prioritise self-care, set boundaries, and achieve a sustainable balance between professional responsibilities and personal life. You will gain skills to establish and leverage professional and personal support systems, fostering a sense of community and collaboration to enhance wellbeing and reduce feelings of isolation.